Music of the Alps: AlpenFolk @ the Gazebo
Front Street Park Gazebo 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesAuthentic instruments and yodeling, performing the music of the Alps.
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Music of the Alps: Leavenworth Alphorns @ the Gazebo
Front Street Park Gazebo 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesThe 12 ft. long horn used by Alpine herdsman.
Music of the Alps: AlpenFolk @ the Gazebo
Front Street Park Gazebo 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesAuthentic instruments and yodeling, performing the music of the Alps.
Music of the Alps: Leavenworth Alphorns @ the Gazebo
Front Street Park Gazebo 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesThe 12 ft. long horn used by Alpine herdsman.
Featured 2025 Traditional Maifest Celebration
2025 Traditional Maifest Celebration
Downtown Leavenworth 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesWe’ve been doing Maifest right since 1971! This weekend will fill your entertainment card right up with Maipole dancing, Bavarian music, our annual Festzug (or Grand March) where town folk dress in their Bavarian best to welcome you to town and includes the Bernese Mountain dogs, and so much more! We love our Bavarian traditions and this weekend is full of them.
Weekend Schedule-At-A-Glance:
(For all the details, please visit here: COMPLETE SCHEDULE)
Friday, May 9
12 PM – 6 PM: Live Accordion Music at the Gazebo
Saturday, May 10
10 AM – 8 PM: Traditional Dancing and Music at the Gazebo
Performances by Enzian Schuhplattler Dancers of Seattle, Marlin Handbell Ringers, AlpenFolk,
Leavenworth Alphorns, Musikkapelle, Bonnie Birch Trio, and others
Festzug | 12:00 PM
Grand March of townsfolk, entertainers, Royal Lady of the
Autumn Leaves, and Bernese Mountain dogs.
Sunday, May 11
8 AM: Mai Blumenlauf 5k/10k/Half Marathon
May Flower Run (formerly known as Mother’s Day 5k).
Proceeds benefit Cascade Medical Foundation and Cancer Research.
Please visit here for registration and more details:
https://www.teddriven.com/leavenworth-mai-blumenlauf
12 PM – 4 PM: Traditional Dancing and Music at the Gazebo
Performances by Enzian Schuhplattler Dancers of Seattle, AlpenFolk,
and the Leavenworth Alphorns
Featured 2025 Traditional Maifest Celebration
2025 Traditional Maifest Celebration
Downtown Leavenworth 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesWe’ve been doing Maifest right since 1971! This weekend will fill your entertainment card right up with Maipole dancing, Bavarian music, our annual Festzug (or Grand March) where town folk dress in their Bavarian best to welcome you to town and includes the Bernese Mountain dogs, and so much more! We love our Bavarian traditions and this weekend is full of them.
Weekend Schedule-At-A-Glance:
(For all the details, please visit here: COMPLETE SCHEDULE)
Friday, May 9
12 PM – 6 PM: Live Accordion Music at the Gazebo
Saturday, May 10
10 AM – 8 PM: Traditional Dancing and Music at the Gazebo
Performances by Enzian Schuhplattler Dancers of Seattle, Marlin Handbell Ringers, AlpenFolk,
Leavenworth Alphorns, Musikkapelle, Bonnie Birch Trio, and others
Festzug | 12:00 PM
Grand March of townsfolk, entertainers, Royal Lady of the
Autumn Leaves, and Bernese Mountain dogs.
Sunday, May 11
8 AM: Mai Blumenlauf 5k/10k/Half Marathon
May Flower Run (formerly known as Mother’s Day 5k).
Proceeds benefit Cascade Medical Foundation and Cancer Research.
Please visit here for registration and more details:
https://www.teddriven.com/leavenworth-mai-blumenlauf
12 PM – 4 PM: Traditional Dancing and Music at the Gazebo
Performances by Enzian Schuhplattler Dancers of Seattle, AlpenFolk,
and the Leavenworth Alphorns
Featured 2025 Traditional Maifest Celebration
2025 Traditional Maifest Celebration
Downtown Leavenworth 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesWe’ve been doing Maifest right since 1971! This weekend will fill your entertainment card right up with Maipole dancing, Bavarian music, our annual Festzug (or Grand March) where town folk dress in their Bavarian best to welcome you to town and includes the Bernese Mountain dogs, and so much more! We love our Bavarian traditions and this weekend is full of them.
Weekend Schedule-At-A-Glance:
(For all the details, please visit here: COMPLETE SCHEDULE)
Friday, May 9
12 PM – 6 PM: Live Accordion Music at the Gazebo
Saturday, May 10
10 AM – 8 PM: Traditional Dancing and Music at the Gazebo
Performances by Enzian Schuhplattler Dancers of Seattle, Marlin Handbell Ringers, AlpenFolk,
Leavenworth Alphorns, Musikkapelle, Bonnie Birch Trio, and others
Festzug | 12:00 PM
Grand March of townsfolk, entertainers, Royal Lady of the
Autumn Leaves, and Bernese Mountain dogs.
Sunday, May 11
8 AM: Mai Blumenlauf 5k/10k/Half Marathon
May Flower Run (formerly known as Mother’s Day 5k).
Proceeds benefit Cascade Medical Foundation and Cancer Research.
Please visit here for registration and more details:
https://www.teddriven.com/leavenworth-mai-blumenlauf
12 PM – 4 PM: Traditional Dancing and Music at the Gazebo
Performances by Enzian Schuhplattler Dancers of Seattle, AlpenFolk,
and the Leavenworth Alphorns
Featured Maifest: Chainsaw Carving
Live Chainsaw Carving for Maifest
Downtown Leavenworth 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesJoin us on Front Street where professional chainsaw carvers will create large-scale, German-inspired carvings. These renowned carvers, local to the Pacific Northwest, will use a variety of chainsaws and other special tools to create their masterpieces. Between live carving times, they will be selling their other pieces and talking with customers and live music will be playing in the Gazebo.
Live Carving Times*:
11:00 – 11:30 AM
1:15 – 1:45 PM
3:30 – 4:00 PM
In between carving sessions, enjoy AlpenFolk playing the music of the Alps from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM and the Leavenworth Alphorns from 3:00 – 3:30 PM at the Front St Park Gazsebo.
Following the live carving weekend, these carved masterpieces will be on display around town and up for auction! Visit LeavenworthChamber.org/carving-fundraiser for details!
Part of our month-long Maifest celebration!
*Schedule subject to change.
Featured Maifest: Chainsaw Carving
Live Chainsaw Carving for Maifest
Downtown Leavenworth 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United StatesJoin us on Front Street where professional chainsaw carvers will create large-scale, German-inspired carvings. These renowned carvers, local to the Pacific Northwest, will use a variety of chainsaws and other special tools to create their masterpieces. Between live carving times, they will be selling their other pieces and talking with customers and live music will be playing in the Gazebo.
Live Carving Times*:
11:00 – 11:30 AM
1:15 – 1:45 PM
3:30 – 4:00 PM
In between carving sessions, enjoy AlpenFolk playing the music of the Alps from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM and the Leavenworth Alphorns from 3:00 – 3:30 PM at the Front St Park Gazsebo.
Following the live carving weekend, these carved masterpieces will be on display around town and up for auction! Visit LeavenworthChamber.org/carving-fundraiser for details!
Part of our month-long Maifest celebration!
*Schedule subject to change.
Leavenworth International Alphorn Festival 2025
Front Street Park Gazebo 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United States +1 moreJoin the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce and the Leavenworth Alphorn Association on Memorial Day Weekend as we present the annual Leavenworth International Alphorn Festival in conjunction with the NW Alphorn Workshop. They will be joined by Alphorn players from throughout North America for a weekend of Alphorn concerts and special performances.
Concert schedule (subject to change):
Saturday, May 24
4:30 pm – Alphorn procession to the Gazebo
5:00 pm – Alphorn Virtuoso Concert, Downtown Gazebo
Sunday, May 25
1:00–3:00 pm – Alpine Showcase, Leavenworth Ski Hill
4:00 pm – NW Alphorn Workshop Recital and Concert, Downtown Gazebo
The NW Alphorn Workshop is part of Leavenworth’s annual International Alphorn Festival and includes these highlights:
- Players of all abilities welcome, with a “Beginners’ Circle” offered.
- Professional instructional staff
- Opportunities for private lessons by professional players (subject to fee)
- Alphorn Market: opportunity to purchase horns, mouthpieces and music
- Rental horns available (limited number!)
- Many opportunities for public performances.
More details here: NW Alphorn Workshop
Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration 2025
Front Street Gazebo & Leavenworth Festhalle Leavenworth, WA, United StatesLeavenworth International Accordion Celebration. Sponsored by the Northwest Accordion Society and the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce.
Complete schedule coming soon!
Oktoberfest 2025
Front Street Gazebo & Leavenworth Festhalle Leavenworth, WA, United StatesOktoberfest in downtown Leavenworth!
October 3-4
October 10-11
October 17-18
Tickets on sale July 1st!
leavenworth.org/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest returns to Leavenworth this fall with longstanding traditions of music, dancing, and the ceremonial tapping of the kegs! This year like last year we have exciting enhancements to Oktoberfest bringing the event throughout downtown Leavenworth, with three stages located in two fully programmed venues (beer gardens) located at the Leavenworth Festhalle and Front Street Park. Sit under our clear-topped tent enjoying tasty local and German beers, lively music, and mountain views for days!
We are especially excited to bring our local breweries Icicle Brewing Co., Doghaus Brewery, and Blewett Brewing into the event to pour their beers (including a collaborative ale they are creating just for us) and we’ll have those classic imports from Germany too! For the kiddos a 15,000 sq foot Kinderplatz has been added, free for kids 12 and under, with activities, games, a root beer garden, a 62ft Ferris Wheel, and more! It’s time to grab your best Trachten (traditional Bavarian garments) and make plans to celebrate Oktoberfest in America’s unofficial Bavarian capital.
Front Street Park Beer Garden (21+ Only)
Fridays 6 pm-10 pm
Saturdays Noon-10 pm
Festhalle Beer Garden and Kinderplatz (Kids welcome until 9 pm)
Fridays 6 pm-Midnight
Saturdays Noon-Midnight
For ticket and other information visit here:
leavenworth.org/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest 2025
Front Street Gazebo & Leavenworth Festhalle Leavenworth, WA, United StatesOktoberfest in downtown Leavenworth!
October 3-4
October 10-11
October 17-18
Tickets on sale July 1st!
leavenworth.org/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest returns to Leavenworth this fall with longstanding traditions of music, dancing, and the ceremonial tapping of the kegs! This year like last year we have exciting enhancements to Oktoberfest bringing the event throughout downtown Leavenworth, with three stages located in two fully programmed venues (beer gardens) located at the Leavenworth Festhalle and Front Street Park. Sit under our clear-topped tent enjoying tasty local and German beers, lively music, and mountain views for days!
We are especially excited to bring our local breweries Icicle Brewing Co., Doghaus Brewery, and Blewett Brewing into the event to pour their beers (including a collaborative ale they are creating just for us) and we’ll have those classic imports from Germany too! For the kiddos a 15,000 sq foot Kinderplatz has been added, free for kids 12 and under, with activities, games, a root beer garden, a 62ft Ferris Wheel, and more! It’s time to grab your best Trachten (traditional Bavarian garments) and make plans to celebrate Oktoberfest in America’s unofficial Bavarian capital.
Front Street Park Beer Garden (21+ Only)
Fridays 6 pm-10 pm
Saturdays Noon-10 pm
Festhalle Beer Garden and Kinderplatz (Kids welcome until 9 pm)
Fridays 6 pm-Midnight
Saturdays Noon-Midnight
For ticket and other information visit here:
leavenworth.org/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest 2025
Front Street Gazebo & Leavenworth Festhalle Leavenworth, WA, United StatesOktoberfest in downtown Leavenworth!
October 3-4
October 10-11
October 17-18
Tickets on sale July 1st!
leavenworth.org/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest returns to Leavenworth this fall with longstanding traditions of music, dancing, and the ceremonial tapping of the kegs! This year like last year we have exciting enhancements to Oktoberfest bringing the event throughout downtown Leavenworth, with three stages located in two fully programmed venues (beer gardens) located at the Leavenworth Festhalle and Front Street Park. Sit under our clear-topped tent enjoying tasty local and German beers, lively music, and mountain views for days!
We are especially excited to bring our local breweries Icicle Brewing Co., Doghaus Brewery, and Blewett Brewing into the event to pour their beers (including a collaborative ale they are creating just for us) and we’ll have those classic imports from Germany too! For the kiddos a 15,000 sq foot Kinderplatz has been added, free for kids 12 and under, with activities, games, a root beer garden, a 62ft Ferris Wheel, and more! It’s time to grab your best Trachten (traditional Bavarian garments) and make plans to celebrate Oktoberfest in America’s unofficial Bavarian capital.
Front Street Park Beer Garden (21+ Only)
Fridays 6 pm-10 pm
Saturdays Noon-10 pm
Festhalle Beer Garden and Kinderplatz (Kids welcome until 9 pm)
Fridays 6 pm-Midnight
Saturdays Noon-Midnight
For ticket and other information visit here:
leavenworth.org/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest 2025
Front Street Gazebo & Leavenworth Festhalle Leavenworth, WA, United StatesOktoberfest in downtown Leavenworth!
October 3-4
October 10-11
October 17-18
Tickets on sale July 1st!
leavenworth.org/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest returns to Leavenworth this fall with longstanding traditions of music, dancing, and the ceremonial tapping of the kegs! This year like last year we have exciting enhancements to Oktoberfest bringing the event throughout downtown Leavenworth, with three stages located in two fully programmed venues (beer gardens) located at the Leavenworth Festhalle and Front Street Park. Sit under our clear-topped tent enjoying tasty local and German beers, lively music, and mountain views for days!
We are especially excited to bring our local breweries Icicle Brewing Co., Doghaus Brewery, and Blewett Brewing into the event to pour their beers (including a collaborative ale they are creating just for us) and we’ll have those classic imports from Germany too! For the kiddos a 15,000 sq foot Kinderplatz has been added, free for kids 12 and under, with activities, games, a root beer garden, a 62ft Ferris Wheel, and more! It’s time to grab your best Trachten (traditional Bavarian garments) and make plans to celebrate Oktoberfest in America’s unofficial Bavarian capital.
Front Street Park Beer Garden (21+ Only)
Fridays 6 pm-10 pm
Saturdays Noon-10 pm
Festhalle Beer Garden and Kinderplatz (Kids welcome until 9 pm)
Fridays 6 pm-Midnight
Saturdays Noon-Midnight
For ticket and other information visit here:
leavenworth.org/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest 2025
Front Street Gazebo & Leavenworth Festhalle Leavenworth, WA, United StatesOktoberfest in downtown Leavenworth!
October 3-4
October 10-11
October 17-18
Tickets on sale July 1st!
leavenworth.org/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest returns to Leavenworth this fall with longstanding traditions of music, dancing, and the ceremonial tapping of the kegs! This year like last year we have exciting enhancements to Oktoberfest bringing the event throughout downtown Leavenworth, with three stages located in two fully programmed venues (beer gardens) located at the Leavenworth Festhalle and Front Street Park. Sit under our clear-topped tent enjoying tasty local and German beers, lively music, and mountain views for days!
We are especially excited to bring our local breweries Icicle Brewing Co., Doghaus Brewery, and Blewett Brewing into the event to pour their beers (including a collaborative ale they are creating just for us) and we’ll have those classic imports from Germany too! For the kiddos a 15,000 sq foot Kinderplatz has been added, free for kids 12 and under, with activities, games, a root beer garden, a 62ft Ferris Wheel, and more! It’s time to grab your best Trachten (traditional Bavarian garments) and make plans to celebrate Oktoberfest in America’s unofficial Bavarian capital.
Front Street Park Beer Garden (21+ Only)
Fridays 6 pm-10 pm
Saturdays Noon-10 pm
Festhalle Beer Garden and Kinderplatz (Kids welcome until 9 pm)
Fridays 6 pm-Midnight
Saturdays Noon-Midnight
For ticket and other information visit here:
leavenworth.org/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest 2025
Front Street Gazebo & Leavenworth Festhalle Leavenworth, WA, United StatesOktoberfest in downtown Leavenworth!
October 3-4
October 10-11
October 17-18
Tickets on sale July 1st!
leavenworth.org/oktoberfest
Oktoberfest returns to Leavenworth this fall with longstanding traditions of music, dancing, and the ceremonial tapping of the kegs! This year like last year we have exciting enhancements to Oktoberfest bringing the event throughout downtown Leavenworth, with three stages located in two fully programmed venues (beer gardens) located at the Leavenworth Festhalle and Front Street Park. Sit under our clear-topped tent enjoying tasty local and German beers, lively music, and mountain views for days!
We are especially excited to bring our local breweries Icicle Brewing Co., Doghaus Brewery, and Blewett Brewing into the event to pour their beers (including a collaborative ale they are creating just for us) and we’ll have those classic imports from Germany too! For the kiddos a 15,000 sq foot Kinderplatz has been added, free for kids 12 and under, with activities, games, a root beer garden, a 62ft Ferris Wheel, and more! It’s time to grab your best Trachten (traditional Bavarian garments) and make plans to celebrate Oktoberfest in America’s unofficial Bavarian capital.
Front Street Park Beer Garden (21+ Only)
Fridays 6 pm-10 pm
Saturdays Noon-10 pm
Festhalle Beer Garden and Kinderplatz (Kids welcome until 9 pm)
Fridays 6 pm-Midnight
Saturdays Noon-Midnight
For ticket and other information visit here:
leavenworth.org/oktoberfest
Village of Lights: Christmastown 2025
Downtown Leavenworth 820 Front Street, Leavenworth, WA, United States +1 moreEvery winter Leavenworth shines bright with over half a million lights from 6 AM until 11 PM each day from Thanksgiving thru the last day of February! There is no charge to visit Leavenworth and see the lights, so plan to visit our beautiful Bavarian Alpine Village – it’s like living inside a magical snow globe!
CHRISTMAS TOWN SCHEDULE
– Friday after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve –
(At-a-Glance)
This year, we are excited to bring back:
- Gazebo entertainment including choirs, bands, musicians, carolers, and more every weekend Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve!
- Fridays 4-8 PM
- Saturdays and Sundays 11 AM – 7 PM
- Arrival of Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and friends every weekend from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve!
- Saturdays and Sundays at Noon at the Gazebo
- Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus every day from the day after Thanksgiving until Dec 23rd!
- Mondays – Fridays from 12:00-1:30 PM at the Front Street Gazebo and then 2:00-2:30 PM in the Festhalle
- Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00-1:30 PM at the Gazebo, then 2:00-4:00 PM in the Festhalle
- Strolling Carolers in the downtown village!
- Mondays-Thursdays from 5-7 PM
- Fun Activities in the Leavenworth Festhalle – Gingerbread House Exhibition, Crafts for Kids, Story Corner, Santa Costumes from Around the World, Photo Opportunities, Letters to Santa, Gift Wrapping Station, Hot Cocoa and Snacks, Official Merchandise, and more! Plus the Festhalle is a great place to warm up!
- Sundays – Thursdays open from Noon – 4 PM
- Fridays and Saturdays open from Noon – 6 PM
- Contests & Promotions- Advent Calendar daily prizes! Bookmark our Christmastown page for details and updates!
Days and Times Vary for Entertainment and Special Events, check our Christmastown page for all the details!
Please note that all events and activities end early on December 24th, Christmas Eve
If you want to see the Christmastown lights with snow and enjoy the town without the large crowds, January or February is a great time to come! The lights are on every day thru the end of February.
